John Starkey, center, was named 2015 USPOULTRY Workhorse of the Year at the International Poultry Expo. He was “collared” with an actual horse collar by Dr. Hongwei Xin, right, 2014 Workhorse of the Year recipient. Starkey was presented with a commemorative plaque by newly elected USPOULTRY Chairman Sherman Miller.

on January 27, 2015

USPOULTRY names John Starkey industry Workhorse of the Year

USPOULTRY president recognized for his dedication to the poultry industry and the association

John Starkey, president of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
(USPOULTRY), was named the Association’s Workhorse of the Year during the
International Poultry Expo, part of the 2015 International Production &
Processing Expo. The poultry industry’s most esteemed honor is given annually
in recognition of dedicated service and valuable leadership given to the
Association and poultry industry.

Starkey was “collared” with the long-established horse collar
by 2014 Workhorse of the Year recipient, Dr. Hongwei Xin. He was also presented
with a commemorative plaque by newly elected 2015 USPOULTRY chairman, Sherman
Miller, Cal-Maine Foods, Jackson, Mississippi.

“We are honored to recognize John with this special award and
acknowledge his many contributions to the poultry industry and the Association.
We are deeply appreciative of the enthusiastic and tireless efforts, time and
energy he has committed to the USPOULTRY Foundation endowment and for his work
on behalf of the industry. His vision and perseverance will provide enduring
sustainability for the Association and the Foundation,” remarked Miller.

Starkey received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue
University, his M.S. in sanitary engineering from Georgia Tech, and is a
registered professional engineer in several states. Prior to joining USPOULTRY,
Starkey worked with Gold Kist, Hudson Foods and Vaughn, Coltrane &
Associates. Starkey was appointed president of USPOULTRY in 2007.